Learner's Permit

New Jersey Learner's Permit Test

The mission of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC or DMV) is “To promote motor vehicle safety for our citizens by delivering secure, effective and professional motor vehicle services, and to achieve public trust and confidence in the quality and integrity of those services.” The NJ MVC is responsible for licensing, violations, inspections and commercial and motorcycle licenses.

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The New Jersey MVC Cheat Sheet is a downloadable, immediately accessible 3-4 page reference guide featuring the top 50 questions and answers to help you easily pass your New Jersey driving written test.
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The New Jersey MVC Online Practice Test lets you immediately review over 100 multiple choice questions and answers similar to those you will come up against when taking the New Jersey MVC exam. Our practice tests cover every chapter of the NJ MVC manual including rules of the road, traffic signals, laws, signs and safety.
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The New Jersey MVC Cheat Sheet & Online Practice Test Bundle is the most complete and easiest way to prepare for your MVC test. You get our downloadable, printable 3-4 page cheat sheet to take with you to review as well as our online practice test system, featuring 100 multiple choice questions and answers similar to those you will come up against when taking the New Jersey MVC exam. Our study material cover every chapter of the NJ MVC manual including rules of the road, traffic signals, laws, signs and safety.
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Getting a New Jersey Learners Permit

Who needs a learners permit?

Any new driver between the ages of 16 and 18 must obtain a learners permit in order to begin practicing for a driver’s license. In addition, special commercial and non-commercial licenses require additional permits include moped and motorcycles.

Requirements to Getting a Learners Permit

In order to receive a driving permit, minors must be at least 16 years old. You must provide proof of citizenship, residency and identification satisfying the 6-point-ID Verification Program. A letter of permission form a legal parent or guardian is also required at the time of application for those 16 years old. A letter is not required for 17 to 21 year old new applicants. In addition you will be required to:

  • Pass the Vision and Knowledge test

Driving with a NJ Learners Permit

You will are required to be enrolled in an approved Drivers Education Program if you have received your permit at age 16 so a portion of your driving practice will be with a trained instructor. A licensed driver at least 21 years of age that has a held a New Jersey license for at least three years must accompany you while practicing on the road. One additional passenger may accompany you while driving but the supervising adult must be in the front seat. You will be required to practice with a learners permit for at least 6 months before testing for a license. Restricted hours are between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am during which times you must not drive for any reason. Parents and teens can download the Safe Driving full of lesson plans and tips, as well as your driving log.

Cost of a New Jersey Learners Permit

The standard fees for a learners permit are $10 for a new permit and they are valid for two years.

Steps to getting a New Jersey Learners Permit

Applying for a permit can be an easy process if you are prepared in advance:

  • Visit your local MVC agency during business hours
  • Pass the computerized knowledge test with an 80% score. You can study in advance your Drivers’ Manual as well as cheat sheets www.dmvcheatsheets.com .
  • Pass the vision test
  • Bring with you proofs of identity, citizenship and residency meeting the 6-point-ID Verification Program
  • You will also need to present a signed letter of permission from a legal guardian or parent and proof of enrollment in an approved Drivers Education Program
  • Pay your $10 dollar fee and receive your reflector decals to be placed on the front and back of the vehicle you will be driving while in practice.

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